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20 Cards in this Set
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absolve
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to clear from blame
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caricature
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a representation (especially a drawing)in which th esubject's characteristic feature are deliberately exaggerated.
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clangor
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loud ringing
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contiguous
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side by side, touching
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cupidity
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an eager desire for something, greed
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deleterious
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harmful, injurious
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enhance
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to raise to a higher degree
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enthrall
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to captivate, charm, hold spellbound
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extenuate
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to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses.
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implicit
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implied or understood though unexpressed
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incisive
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sharp, keen
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ostentatious
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marked by conspicuous or pretentious display
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paragon
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a model of excellence or perfection
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paraphrase
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to restate in other words.
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polotic
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prudent, shrewdlt conceived and developed
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procaic
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dull, lacking in distinction and originality
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redundant
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extra, excess, more than is needed
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sanctimonious
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making a show of virtue or righteousness, hypocritically moralistic
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scintillating
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sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant
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winsome
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charming, attractive, pleasing
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